Saint Scholastica, Virgin
Saturday of week 5 in Ordinary Time
Gospel – Mark 8:1-10
“they have been with me for three days now and have nothing to eat”. This reminds of us of being with Jesus three days – from Friday to Sunday, from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. So, Jesus wanted to give them something. Jesus saw the need and asking the disciples to give them something. It’s the desire of Jesus but He is asking the Church to feed those who are accompanying Him. Jesus is taking what the disciples have and making the miracle of bread and fish. “he took the seven loaves, and after giving thanks he broke them and handed them to his disciples to distribute; and they distributed them among the crowd”. The same action as in the institution of the sacrament of Eucharist. He gave the loaves to the disciple to distribute. It’s the Church who distributes. “They ate as much as they wanted”. So, Jesus wanted to give those who accompanied him three days, the strength to go forward. He uses what is available at the disciples and does the miracle. Let’s reflect: When I am with Jesus, He looks after my needs.
Saturday 10 February
